DoorstepHQ for Childcare & Babysitting
Send professional invoices, let parents book you online, and get paid without the awkward cash conversation.
Free to use. No credit card needed. Set up in 3 minutes.
You just spent the evening with someone's kids. Asking for cash at the door feels uncomfortable every single time.
You want to help but managing booking requests over text while juggling other things is chaotic and you end up double booked.
Word of mouth is great but parents want to see reviews and a professional profile before they trust someone new with their kids.
Send a professional invoice as soon as you finish. Parents pay from their phone and money hits your account in 2 days. No cash needed.
Share your link and parents pick a date and time that works. You confirm with one tap. No more booking by text.
After every completed job DoorstepHQ sends parents a review request. Your reputation grows on autopilot.
Sign up in 60 seconds. No credit card, no commitment.
Add the services you offer and set your own rates. We pre-load common services for your industry.
Share your link with clients. They book online, you confirm with one tap, and get paid by card.
Everything you need to run your childcare & babysitting business — right from your phone.
No contracts. No surprises. No pressure.
Scheduling & recurring jobs
Book jobs, set recurring appointments weekly through yearly, and see your whole schedule at a glance.
Quotes & invoices
Send professional quotes and invoices in seconds. Clients pay right from their inbox.
Route optimization
See your daily stops on a map. One tap to find the fastest route. Navigate to each job.
Time tracking & payroll
Clock in and out, track hours by job, and run weekly payroll. See real labor cost on every booking.
Before & after photos
Document your work on every job. Protect against disputes and show off your results.
Receipt snaps & expenses
Snap a receipt from your phone. Track expenses, log mileage, and know your real costs.
Reports, margins & exports
P&L, job margins, expense reports, mileage for taxes. Export everything as CSV for your accountant.
Text & email reminders
Appointment reminders, payment follow-ups, and booking confirmations. Automatic — zero effort.
Mileage tracker
Log miles from your phone. Track by client or job. Year-end report ready for your accountant.
Get paid every way
Accept cards, ACH, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, and Zelle. Give your clients options and get paid faster.
AI assistant & support
Ask Winston anything. Get instant help with features, best practices, and running your business.
Reviews & social proof
Automatic review requests for Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Social media links on your profile and invoices.
Job checklists & visit reports
Build checklists for every service, let your crew check them off on site with photos, and send customers a report of what got done.
Team management
Add your crew, set permissions, organize into sub-teams, and keep everyone on the same page.
Client notes & history
Keep notes on every client. See past quotes, invoices, bookings, and payment history in one place.
CRM & follow-up sequences
Track leads through your pipeline, save email and text templates, and build multi-step follow-up sequences to stay top of mind.
Business phone & recording
Dedicated business line with call forwarding, voicemail, SMS inbox, and optional call recording.
Online booking page
Share your booking link anywhere. Clients request appointments right from their phone.
Free business website
Built automatically from your profile with your services, photos, and contact info. Publicly searchable and set up to generate leads.
Mail paper invoices
Send real paper invoices to clients who don't do email or text. We print, stamp, and mail them for you. Delivery and returns tracked automatically.
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